Former Hamas Leader's Bodyguard Suspected of Plotting Attacks in Europe
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
German authorities are seeking the extradition of Mohammed al-Fatah, a former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, from the UK to face charges of plotting attacks against Jews and Israelis in Europe. Al-Fatah, also known as Mohammed Naim, is suspected of involvement in weapon transport and storage for a terrorist cell. He was arrested in the UK for unrelated offenses. German investigators are looking into seven Hamas-linked suspects for planned attacks in Europe. A separate incident in the US involved a suspect allegedly surveilling a synagogue visitor and providing weapons.
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- Mohammed al-Fatah, former bodyguard to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, is sought by Germany for alleged terror plots in Europe.
- German investigators suspect al-Fatah of planning attacks on Jews and Israelis in Germany or Austria.
- Al-Fatah is accused of playing a key role in transporting and storing weapons for a Hamas terrorist cell.
- He was arrested in the UK for unrelated knife attacks and other offenses.
- German authorities are investigating seven Hamas-linked suspects for planned European attacks.
- A separate case in the US involves a suspect allegedly surveilling a synagogue visitor.
German authorities are seeking the extradition of Mohammed al-Fatah, a 40-year-old former personal bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, from the UK. German investigators suspect al-Fatah of planning attacks against Jews and Israelis in Europe, potentially in Germany or Austria, around the second anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack. Al-Fatah, also known as Mohammed Naim, is believed to have played a crucial role in transporting and storing weapons for a terrorist cell. German investigators are examining seven suspects linked to Hamas, who allegedly planned attacks on Jewish or Israeli targets in Europe. According to investigators, al-Fatah recorded a video claiming responsibility for the planned attack on behalf of Hamas, which was published by German media. In the video, al-Fatah, wearing a mask, vowed revenge for the "genocide in Gaza." Al-Fatah was arrested in the UK on unrelated charges, including knife attacks on a bailiff and possession of knives, though he was acquitted of a more serious assault charge. He moved to the UK in 2015 and obtained citizenship in 2020. Haniyeh, whom al-Fatah guarded, was killed in 2024. If extradited, German investigators will handle the terrorism charges. Separately, a 34-year-old man named Ammaad Akhtar from Stockton, USA, was reportedly surveilling a synagogue visitor, believing him to be a former IDF soldier, and provided weapons to an undercover agent posing as an ISIS representative.
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